6 - 12 July 2014
Worship Together
6 - 12 July 2014
In step with Jesus
Matthew 11.16-19,25-30
Mission as welcome: Four weeks in which we explore the relationship between mission and welcome.
Week 3 of 4 - In step with Jesus
In a passage full of famous phrases, Jesus turns the expectations of his listeners upside down, but reassures them that he offers rest for those who are weary.
This week’s reading, Matthew 11.16-19,25-30, provides an opportunity to:
- consider Jesus’ friendship with sinners
- explore what it means to take on the yoke of Jesus
- reflect on the nature of the wisdom of the child.
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 9
Zechariah 9.9-12
Psalm 145.8-14
Romans 7.15-25a
Matthew 11.16-19,25-30
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